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floun|der — floun|der1 «FLOWN duhr», verb, noun. –v.i. 1. to struggle awkwardly without making much progress; plunge about: »The horses were floundering in the deep snowdrifts. 2. Figurative. to be clumsy or confused and make mistakes: »The girl was… … Useful english dictionary
flounder — floun|der1 [ flaundər ] verb intransitive 1. ) to feel confused and not know what to say or do next: Maureen floundered, trying to think of a response. 2. ) to move with great difficulty and in an uncontrolled way: The horses were floundering in… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
flounder — floun|der1 [ˈflaundə US ər] v [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: Probably from FOUNDER2] 1.) to not know what to say or do because you feel confused or upset ▪ I found myself floundering as I tried to answer her questions. ▪ I m sorry, she floundered… … Dictionary of contemporary English
flounder — floun·der … English syllables
flounderingly — floun·der·ing·ly … English syllables
flounder — I floun•der [[t]ˈflaʊn dər[/t]] v. i. 1) to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements: to flounder in the mud[/ex] 2) to struggle clumsily, helplessly, or falteringly: I floundered for an excuse[/ex] • Etymology: 1570–80; perh. b. flounce I… … From formal English to slang
Craig flounder — Craig floun der (kr[=a]g floun d[ e]r). [Scot. craig a rock. See 1st {Crag}.] (Zo[ o]l.) The pole flounder. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flounder — flounder1 [floun′dər] vi. [earlier flunder, ? blend of BLUNDER + FOUNDER1] 1. to struggle awkwardly to move, as in deep mud or snow; plunge about in a stumbling manner 2. to speak or act in an awkward, confused manner, with hesitation and… … English World dictionary
Flounder — Floun der, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Floundered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Floundering}.] [Cf. D. flodderen to flap, splash through mire, E. flounce, v.i., and flounder the fish.] To fling the limbs and body, as in making efforts to move; to struggle, as a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Flounder — Floun der, n. The act of floundering. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
